Recall 01V155000: Q vale automotive group

Report received

May 1, 2001

Manufacturer

Q vale automotive group

Potentially affected

162vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During first production, a metal overflow cup surrounding the fuel filler inlet was incorrectly installed.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the metal cup could remain attached to the body causing the fuel filler neck to break resulting in fuel spillage and the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel overflow cup. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact qvale at 1-800-390-9606.